News and Announcements

  • Russian Delegation Took Part in the CICAD Session

    Inter-Ministerial delegation of the Russian Federation took part as observer in the 53rd session of Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) of the Organization of American States, which took place on May 20-22 in Washington. The participants of the event discussed alternative drug control strategies. The head of Delegation Deputy Director of Latin American Department of MFA of Russia Igor Morozov presented Russian view on unacceptability of undermining the existing international drug control system.

  • "Doing business with the BRICS" Conference

    On May 20 Embassy of the Russian Federation to the US and "The Eurasia Center" (www.eurasiacenter.org) co-hosted in Washington DC the 1st "Doing business with the BRICS" Conference. Brazil, India, China and South Africa Embassies, US Administration, private companies, diplomatic corps and expert community representatives took part in it.

  • Russian Emergencies Ministry ready to help American colleagues to handle tornado aftermath

    The Russian Emergency Situations Ministry offered the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) help in eliminating the consequences of a tornado which hit Oklahoma on 21 May and leaving over 90 killed.
    “The Russian Emergency Situations Ministry is ready to respond and help. I have sent the offer to FEMA,” – said Minister Vladimir Puchkov.

  • Condolences to US President Barack Obama


    Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to President of the United States Barack Obama in connection with numerous casualties and widespread destruction caused by a tornado in Oklahoma.

  • U.S.-Russia Pacific Aviation Roundtable

    On May 13 Embassy of the Russian Federation to the USA, Trade Representation of Russia and U.S.-Russia Business Council co-hosted Pacific Aviation Roundtable dedicated to the perspectives of establishing direct flights between the Far East and the U.S. West Coast.

  • On consular registration of citizens of the Russian Federation adopted by American families

    In order to ensure a more effective protection of human rights and interests of Russian children in U.S. foster families, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and Russian foreign missions in the U.S. invite all adopted compatriots, along with their adoptive parents to contact the Russian consular posts for verification of personal data and consular registration.

  • Russia's Top 50 Startups

    Russia Beyond the Headlines, a project of Rossiyskaya Gazeta, is proud to50-start-ups-banner2.gif present this online resource, "Russia's Top 50 Startups," dedicated to promoting the best and brightest Russian startups.

  • Important Visa Information

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION
    I. In accordance with the Agreement between the Russian Federation and the United States of America on the simplification of visa formalities for nationals of the Russian Federation and nationals of the United States of America effective September 9, 2012 the US citizens shall as a rule be issued multiple-entry business, private, humanitarian and tourist visas for a stay of no more than 6 months starting from the date of each entry that are valid for three years (36 months) from the date of issue of the visa.

Russian-American Relations

  • On the visit of the Secretary of the Security Council of Russia to the USA

    On May 21-22, 2013, Russian Secretary of the Security Council Nikolai Patrushev paid an official visit to the USA.
    During the talks with Thomas Donilon, U.S. National Security Adviser, Nikolai Patrushev met with the U.S. President Barack Obama.

  • Interview by the Foreign Minister of Russia S.Lavrov to the Foreign Policy Magazine

    Question: Minister Lavrov, thank you so much for taking the time. It’s a pleasure to speak with you. We are doing a special issue of Foreign Policy magazine that will come out in May and dedicated to power in all of its manifestations, so this is a perfect chance to have a conversation with you. And I appreciate you taking the time.
    S.Lavrov: Thank you.

  • Russian-American Relations

    Much has been done to ensure greater predictability of the Russia-U.S. relations. rusam1.jpg
    Bilateral cooperation include working jointly in the interest of international security and strategic stability, combatting international terrorism, facilitating there solution of regional conflicts, developing trade and economic ties and expanding people-to-people contacts.

    Bilateral ties are maintained at an intensive level. Since 2009, the presidents of Russia and the U.S. have held 19 bilateral meetings, apart from their regular telephone conversations and letter exchanges. Heads of the foreign affairs agencies of the two countries continue their robust dialogue as well.

  • Russian-American Business Cooperation

    Russia-U.S. economic cooperation is developing. The U.S. is one of the Russian Federation’s major trade partners, though the volume of the commercial relations does not correspond to economic potential of the two countries. Bilateral trade has grown considerably after a substantial caused by the global recession.

  • Russian-American Cultural Cooperation

    Cultural ties between Russia and the United States are developing. Russian art exhibitions, expositions from leading museums and tours by Russian classical music, theater and ballet performers traditionally become an important event in the U.S. social life. Such renowned Russian companies as the Mariinsky Theater of Ballet and Opera, the Moscow Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, the Moscow Soloists Chamber Orchestra and the Sretensky Monastery Male Choir were repeatedly honored withstanding ovations in Washington, New York and other U.S. cities.